ZIP 64443 (Easton, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64443: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Buchanan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 895 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Buchanan County compares with Missouri
Buchanan County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buchanan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buchanan County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.9 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Buchanan County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 64443 at a glance: US-36 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64443: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 895 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Buchanan County. They injured 374 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-36 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 64443 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-29 (1), SR-31 (1) and US-169 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64443 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-36, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Buchanan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 4 |
| I-29 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| US-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buchanan County) |
|---|---|
| Is 29 | 324 |
| US-36 | 81 |
| US-169 | 41 |
| Is 229 | 35 |
| US-59 | 33 |
| Cst Belt Hwy | 30 |
| Cst Stockyards Expy | 25 |
| Cst 6Th St | 16 |
ZIP 64443 at a glance
| Population | 1,249 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,042 |
| Median home value | $330,636 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buchanan County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 35 | -29% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 60 | +72% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 77 | +29% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 49 to 77. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64443
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64443?
895 truck crashes have been reported in Buchanan County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 374 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 64443?
NHTSA data shows US-36 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64443 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64443?
The worst month is June: 10.6% of truck crashes in Buchanan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64443?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Buchanan County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 64443 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Buchanan County has 91.9 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64443?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.